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† BARNA Joseph Gerard Barna, age 72, of Ionia, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022.

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† ARBOUR Della Joy Arbour age 82 of Ionia passed away July 15, 2022. She was born August 8, 1939 in Smith Center, Kansas the daughter of William Dick and Edna Margaret (Newbrey) Winkelmann. Della spent her first 16 years on the farm with her parents in Athol, Kansas. She moved to Gaylord, Kansas upon retirement of her father in 1956. Della spent her first two years in a country school, upon its closing she attended school at Cedar through the 8th grade and later went to Gaylord Highschool where she would graduate majoring in business courses. She would later attend Brown-Mackie Business College in Salina for one year. Following college Della went to work at the National Bank of America in Salina. Della would meet the love of her life Edwin Peter Arbour in March of 1959 and they married January 16, 1960 while Ed was in the Air Force. After Ed completed his 4 years in the service, they moved to Lansing, Michigan in September of 1960. To their union they were blessed with Six Children Jean, Karen, William, Jeffrey, Dale and Timothy.

She accomplished her lifelong dream of owning her own Beauty Salon. Della operated the salon in her and Ed’s home in Mulliken, where she could fulfill her life as a wife, partner to Ed and Mother and Grandmother and in the process work to earn a few of the extras in life. Della believed God was her constant companion and friend. She loved outdoors and worked many hours to beautify their yard and home. Della loved her God, husband Ed, children, grandchildren and parents with all her heart.

Surviving Della are her husband Edwin Arbour of Ionia. Children; Jean Hayes of Dewitt, Karen Cross of St. Helen, MI, William Arbour of Tennessee, Jeffrey Arbour of Virginia, Dale (Sarah) Arbour of Merrill and Timothy Arbour and Michelle Aldrich of Saranac. 13 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters and 3 brothers.

Funeral Mass was celebrated at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Ionia Friday, July 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Tom Brown presiding. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to Shriners International or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home in Ionia. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com † BERGER Ned C Berger Jr. age 80 of Lake Odessa, MI passed away July 18, 2022. He was born on March 29, 1942 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Ned and Lenore (Richardson) Berger Sr. Ned graduated from Ionia High School, Class of 1960, where he was a 4-sport standout athlete. He then graduated from MSU with a bachelor’s degree. Ned joined his father, Ned Sr., at a young age working around the dealership and later would continue the Berger dealership legacy until his retirement in 2016.

Surviving Ned are his sons, Brett Berger of Ionia and Blake (Jill) Berger of Romeo; significate other, Maggie Kapp of Lake Odessa; grandchildren, Alex Berger, Brianna Berger, Bianca Berger and Brikelle Berger; great grandchild, Violet Berger; Maggies children, Spencer Everts, Mary Everts, Royce Everts and Alex Everts; Ex Wife, Suzanne (Ciangi) Kelly; sister-in-law, Linda Ciangi; nieces and nephews Taylor McGinn, Dana Stansel, Connie Ciangi (Derrick) Veale, Beth Ciangi (Chris) Robinson and Frank (Angel) Ciangi; great nieces and nephews, Maddie, Sarah, Francesca, Samantha and Gian-Luca.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Debe Berger-Sands and Diane Fosnow, nephew Devon Sands and brother-in-law Frank Ciangi.

A memorial visitation will be held at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia on Sunday July 31st from 2-4 pm with a celebration of life and light luncheon to follow at Steele St. Hall. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com † BOSLEY James A. Bosley, age 90, of Ionia passed away July 15, 2022. He was born May 9, 1932 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Durward and Marguerite (Whitchurch) Bosley.

Jim graduated from Houghton Lake High School in 1950 where he played football. He attended Ferris State University earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy. He serviced in the Army during the Korean War. He opened Bosley Pharmacy and served on the Board of Directors of Ionia County Memorial Hospital for several years.

Jim’s enjoyments in life were time spent with family, friends, and football. After retirement he enjoyed traveling in his motor home and eventually spending the winters in Lake Placid, Florida.

He is survived by his wife, Maxine; daughter, Tara Bosley of Houston, Texas; son, David (Brenda) Bosley of Ionia; granddaughter Amanda (Nick) Hull of Saranac; great-grandsons, Colton, Wyatt, and Liam Hull; step-granddaughter, Abby Leonard of Ionia; sister, Jackie Parham of North Carolina; brother-in-law, Rodger (Kathy) Montgomery of Lansing; sister-in-law, Janet Montgomery of Haslett; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Carole Hallett; brothers in law, Marv Hallett, Red Parham, Richard Montgomery, and David Paige; and sister-in-law, Mildred Paige.

Visitation was held at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM, and 1 hour prior to the funeral.

Funeral Services for Jim were at the First Presbyterian Church in Ionia, Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 11 AM with Dr. Chris Dorn officiating. Interment with Military Honors to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Those wishing, may make Memorial Contributions to First Presbyterian Church of Ionia or a charity of choice. Online Condolences can be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

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† MCGINN Our father, Steven George McGinn, 65, of Ionia, Michigan and Kempner, Texas, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 12, 2022. Steve was born on September 02, 1956 to George J. McGinn and Donna L. McGinn in Ionia, Michigan.

Steve was a loving father to James (Jaimie), Kristan (Nick) and Jonathan (Kim). He loved his children with everything he had and was very proud of who they were. He loved to talk about his children to his friends and family and made sure his children knew just how proud he was. He was also a grandfather to Dylan, Ellerie, Haven, Veronica, Emma, Luke and Audrey. He loved those around him in his own Steve way and did what he could to make them feel his love.

Steve spent most of his life between two states and cities, his home of Ionia, Michigan and with his children in Kempner, Texas. It always seemed he was buying plane tickets to go back and forth.

In his hometown of Ionia, Steve spent all his time with his beloved siblings, Sheryl Rutherford (John), Russell McGinn (Shirley), Mark McGinn (Linda) and Christopher McGinn. He was very close to them all and treasured all the time he was with them. He loved to golf often with his family in Michigan. Steve and his brothers would go to the local Moose lodge of which Steve was a long-time member.

He loved being part of the Moose and sharing this with his brothers. He talked about having some beers and playing keno with them, which was something they also loved to share. He would get so excited when they would win and would talk about it for days. Steve would also try to fly back to Ionia for the fair each summer. He would spend time with his family and friends in the beer tent and he always talked about the chili dogs.

Steve was a diehard University of Michigan fan; you would rarely find him without a Michigan shirt or Michigan hat on. He loved Michigan football, basketball and baseball. He also enjoyed cheering for the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Pistons and Detroit Lions, many times you would find him yelling at the tv when his team was losing. He would turn it off and back on as he couldn’t handle watching his team losing. His love of sports was something he shared with his oldest son James. They would watch them together often. He also loved riding with James while James went on calls to fix golf carts. Every day he would check in with James to ask about the daily schedule. Steve had a very outgoing personality, back to childhood as friends and family would say. He loved to laugh, tell his stories of his adventures and make jokes when the time presented. He loved to meet new friends, near and far and always had so many people to talk to.

Steve also loved to spend time at his daughter Kristan’s house. They moved frequently and he loved visiting the new states. The Seattle area was his favorite. His son Jonathan and him were constantly joking back and forth. It was a race to see who could get the first funny comment each day. They also enjoyed talking about wrestling together.

Steve loved 70’s music and would listen to it all the time. His favorite song was Nights in White Satin, a song that was also his sister Nancy’s favorite as well. Nancy preceded Steve in death as well as his father George and mother Donna.

There are so many things that we could say about Steve, it’s hard to sum up such a special person in very few words. We will cherish so many amazing memories that we have with him. We love our dad and will miss him greatly; we already do.

A celebration of life for Steve will be held on August 4th, 2022, from 1 pm-4 pm at the Ionia Moose Club in Ionia, Michigan. Please come celebrate our dad’s life and tell us stories about him that you remember.

A celebration and interment will also be held in Lampasas, Texas at Oak Hill Cemetery on August 20th, 2022, from 5:00-6:00 PM † MOURER Lavonnie (Bonnie) Lydia Mourer, age 90, of Lyons, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Bonnie was born on June 4, 1932, the daughter of Carl Cribbs and Mabel Clark Lowery.

Bonnie loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed race walking, traveling the continental 48 states with her daughter and spending time at her home.

She is survived by her loving husband of 74 years, Allen Mourer of Lyons; son, Mike (Vicki) Mourer of Florida; daughters, Kendra (Bill) Jones of New Mexico and Melody Mourer of New Mexico; grandchildren, Joshua (Lori) Mourer, Jessica (Jim) Haremza, Isaac (Kim) Jones and Sam Jones; great grandchildren, Bailey, Lilly, Trajan, Maggie, Hadyn and Genna; and great-great grandchildren, Sylas and Trinity, and many loved nieces and nephews.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Debra Jo; and granddaughters, Trinity Grace and Becky Jones; and 4 siblings, Herb Attenberger, Wiff Attenberger, Bea Robotham and Wilma Hartman.

Bonnie was much loved and will be greatly missed.

At this time there will be no services. Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home of Muir. Online Condolences can be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com In Lieu of flowers please send donations to the American Lung Association or cancer research. † STRELING Kewadin - Thomas Theodore Streling, 78, a hardworking and respectful man, passed away July 12, 2022 at Munson Medical Center with his beloved wife by his side.

Tom was born on April 24, 1944 in Detroit to the late Ottis Helmer and Marjorie Marilyn (MaLaughlin) Streling.

Tom graduated from Flat Rock High School and then enlisted in the United States Airforce. He served honorably from 1962 to 1966, spending most of his time in Elmendorf, Alaska.

On June 7, 1980, Tom married Karol Anne Cavanary in Garden City.

Following his time in the service he worked in the world of finance which led him to a career in vacuum sales. He was an incredible sales man who also had a knack for fixing and refurbishing machines.

This led him to owning and operating his three stores in Ionia, Greenville and Charlotte. He could fix any make and model and his machines were always immaculate. A lifelong dream to move up north to Traverse City finally came true in 1993, when he found property on Union street. Here he owned and operated Grand Traverse Vacuum and Streling Antiques. Antiques became his passion, and soon he was renowned for his work with antiques. He and Karol made an incredible team and traveled all over the country participating in antique trade shows. He was an incredible man who enjoyed working hard and always showed up early for everything. He loved his Dodge Dually and was a master at packing it full to the brim. He enjoyed long distance driving and was a master at navigation. When he wasn’t restoring antiques he enjoyed reading and was quite knowledgeable about all things civil war related. He was respectful to all, kind and genuine. He will be so dearly missed.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, sister Katherine Carroll, sister Betty Ferkovich, brother Ottis Streling, and his son Tommy and wife Kathy in 1979.

Tom is survived by his best friend, partner and wife of 42 years, Karol; his sisters Karen Caughey and Nancy Tobias both of Nevada; and many other extended family members and friends.

Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no formal services.

Memorial contributions in his honor may be directed to American Cancer Society, Cherryland Humane Society or the a charity of one’s choice.

Please visit www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com to share your memories.

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COUPON GOOD FOR A PARTY OF FOUR

SUMMER IS HERE! Give a Cheer! Find your treasures from far and near at Riverbank Treasures. 436 W. Main St. Ionia. Tuesday t h ro u g h S u n d a y noon to 5pm. 517526-4692.

FOR SALE - 18ft Glassport Bowrider fiberglass boat, inboard engine, 157 actual hours, trailer included. Always stores inside. Runs great. $10,000. Call 616-291-0066.

WE RENT TILLERS!! 20”, $50 per day, 30” $75 per day. Countryside Sales & Service .6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-637-4795.

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FRESH & DELICIOUS DONUTS • PIES COOKIES • BREAD • BARS CINNAMON ROLLS

MARKET FINDS

NOW HARVESTING:

SWEET CORN TOMATOES (SLICERS, CHERRY, HEIRLOOM)

PEPPERS, BROCCOLI, ZUCCHINI, CUCUMBERS, EGGPLANT, SUMMER SQUASH

DRIVER’S LICENSE SUSPENDED or REVOKED? Don’t get sucked into $100-$300 evaluation fees. I NEVER charge for your record evaluation and consultation! Driver’s license RESTORATION: $3,500 includes all filing fees and FREE consultation and evaluation of your case. Have a question? Call Attorney Martin Mead, 616-2350330. Visit www.Attor neyMartinMead.com.

TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: greatlakessupersprints.com

3823 Portland Rd., Lake Odessa, MI 48849 (616) 642-0555 www.i96speedway.com

Presented and Operated bY Great Lakes Sprints HELP WANTED - Certified Mechanic Experienced, Good benefits.

Tire Experience is a plus. Bring resume to Blundy & Hoppes, 3765 S. State Rd., Ionia MI 48846.

STEVEN’S LAWNCARE AND HANDYMAN SERVICE - 616902-3001.Weekends Welcome!

STOP BY to see our stock of generators! Power washers!

Engines! Batteries! Tires!

Blades! If you need lawn equipment, Check with us!!

Countryside Sales & SerRV Repairs, Parts & Service. vice .6201 Stage Rd. Ionia R.E Ruehs Garage, Inc. 616- 989-637-4795.

527-2660.

CANDY SWEET ONIONS • LETTUCE • CELERY PEACHES • VETERAN GROUND COFFEE CANNED GOODS • MAPLE SYRUP • HONEY LOCALLY GROWN BEEF, PORK & CHICKEN CRAFTS FROM LOCAL ARTISTS 6588 JORDAN LAKE ROAD • SARANAC 616 527-1531 • FACEBOOK: DENNY FARMS HOURS: MON – SAT 8:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. SUN 8:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. VISA • MASTERCARD • EBT • DUFB • SPF

RALPH THELEN COMPLETE BATHROOM REMODELING LICENSE # 2101165854

616-634-1855 • Lake Odessa www.ralphthelenconstruction.com

** FREE ESTIMATES **

I WANT TO BUY TWIN OR FULL BED FOR CASH! 616585-1709.

STOP BY to see our stock of generators! Power washers!

Engines! Batteries! Tires!

Blades! If you need lawn equipment, Check with us!!

Countryside Sales & SerGOT JUNK? Call Dump vice .6201 Stage Rd. Ionia DAVAL’S USED FURNITURE Your Junk for a no has989-637-4795. sle junk removal with & ANTIQUES- 6 buildings our superior 7 days with 15,000 sq. ft. of quala week service. Fully ity furniture, antiques and RECONDITIONED BATlicensed, insured and collectibles. SAVE TIME & TERIES: $35 plus exbonded. Call or text MONEY. Shop Daval’s for the change. Wandel Auto Today! 616-522-7078.

Best selection, Best Quality, Salvage, 2200 Welch Best Price. You have to see Road, Ionia. 616-527FOR SALE - 4x4 Polaris it to Believe it! We are truly a 3792.

Sportsman, $4000. 616destination place and worth 291-0066. the drive. We buy Estates.

Layaway terms available.

Visa/Mastercard/Discover accepted. 2 miles West of Hastings at 2084 W. M-43 Hwy. Near Bob’s Gun and Tackle. Hours Sunday 125pm, Mon-Fri, 10am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, 269948-2463.

Dependable LP Gas Co.

We Will Earn Your Trust • 24 Hour Emergency Service • Professional Installation & Delivery • Competitive Pricing

Family and Locally Owned for 36 Years Budget Plan, Pre-Buy and Price Cap Keep Fill and Will Call Delivery

616-897-4225 Toll Free 800-465-9912

VBS AT GALILEE BAPTIST CHURCH - Sunday, July 24 - Thursday, July 28, 5:45PM to 8PM. Grades K-6th. 291 Orchard St. Saranac.

Across from the High School.

Korean War Veterans Friends and Families.

Buy-A-Brick-Program for the Belding Freedom Memorial Wall. Call for more information call Contact Bob Sayers or Holly Noble 616-894-5488 or Stop down to the Ionia Barber Shop!

U.S.A Flags in Stock at the Shoppers Guide. 13 N. Bridge St. Saranac. 616642-9411.

SARANAC PLUMBING - All your plumbing needs at a reasonable price! Service and Installation of Water heaters. Call me before you call anyone else!

Guaranteed to satisfy you with excellent results!

616-262-9825.

HELP WANTED - Part-Time Driver need for deliveries.

Apply in person at Sid’s Flower Shop, 305 W Main Street, Ionia, MI 48846.

Place Your Classified: www.IONIACOUNTYSHOPPERSGUIDE.com OR CALL 616 642-9411 - SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2022

I-96 will be auctioning off (1) 1983 pop-up camper, VIN# 1SANB11EID1B00265. Auction will be on July 27,2022 ~ 9am, at 7770 State Rd. Portland, MI 48875. Unit may be inspected 30 minutes prior to auction.

Warehouse Full of Savings UP TO

50% OFF!

Looking for a career in interior design? Non-commission sales; on the job training.

Reliable transportation and math skills required. Benefits include medical and dental, Warehouse positions also available! Stop by or send resume to Wright-Way Carpet, 91 E. David Hwy. Ionia MI 48846.

FOR SALE - Bridgestone tires off a Jeep Wrangle on Aluminum rims. (5) P255/70.18, $400. Gunstock wood for sale (Seasoned), Small block Chevy camel back heads 302 valves, $600. Also, 16ft aluminum diving board, $600 or best offer. 616-522-7368.

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Many New Styles & Colors To Choose From!

ON HUNDR EDS OF REMNAN TS & ROLLS

WRIGHT-WAY WRIGHT-WAY CARPET C ARPET

SCRATCH PADS are available at the Ionia County Shoppers Corner of M66 & David Hwy, Ionia • 616 527-2540 • Monday-Friday 9:00 - 6:00 • Saturday 9:00 - 4:00 • Closed Sunday Guide! 50¢each. 13 Bridge St. Saranac.

JIM SOLOMONSON DRYWALL GARAGE SALE - Thursday and SHS GIRLS BASKETBALL Hang and finish, textures Friday, July 28th and 29th, GOLF OUTING Morrison and repairs. New homes, 8am to 4pm, Saturday, July Lake Country Club, July 31 remodels, basements. Free 30th, 8am to 2pm. Lots of 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. estimates. 20+ years expe- things new and old. 2303 Marquette Rd. Ionia. $60/player - $240/team. rience. 616- 498-4539.

18 holes with cart (4 person scramble). Meal provided. HAVING GARAGE DOOR C & S DRYWALL- 20 years Text/call Todd Chipman at PROBLEMS? We can Help! experience. Hang, finish, 616-295-3879 or email Call us for service or a new hand texture ceilings. Free install. O.C. Construction estimates. 616-868-6140. chip3841@att.net 616-291-4520 - Darrell.

WANTED - Standing timber.

STEEL ROOFS - We Cash in advance. Maple LYONS-MUIR Events commitput steel roofs on high Rapids Lumber, 989-682- tee is looking for volunteers barns. Free estimates.

4225 days. 989-875-4565 for the Lyons-Muir Island Fest.

John Reurink. Call evenings.

Call the village office at 989616-527-3635.

855-2125 or 616-240-8160.

TRASH REMOVAL TODAY. Garbage, brush, building materials, appliances, etc. Also 12, 15, 16 yard trash trailers for rent. (616) 527-2798.

SHOPPERS GUIDE HOURS Monday - Thursday 8am to 3pm. Closed Friday -Sunday.

DEADLINES ARE NOON ON THURSDAYS!!!

AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR - Hydraulic hose & fittings, R.E. Ruehs Garage Inc., 1326 N. State Rd., Ionia, MI 48846.

FOR SALE - Husqvarna 24 E- MAIL CLASSIFIEDS TO: HP lawnmower with a 48” tracy.icsg@sbcglobal.net cut, $650. Call and leave message. 989-292-2449.

BLUEBERRY NOW OPEN!

Bird

You Pick & Ready Pick

Berry Farm 5262 Belding Road • Belding, MI 48809

616 794-5041

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W, Th, Fri, Sat 7a to 5p • Closed Su, Mo, Tu

FLAGS! FLAGS! FLAGS! We have porch pole banner flags, 3’x6’ pleated fan flags as well the standard flags for poles.

Get your new flag for the 4th and Show your Pride!!

EFCO Weed Trimmers in Stock now! 25cc straight shaft with 2 year warranty for only $209, Curved shaft Jonsered with 2 year warranty for $179, 27cc commercial straight shaft with bump head and blade with 5 year warranty, $389. More modNEEDED IMMEDIATELY - Au- els in stock and Ready for tomotive Service Technician. you! Countryside Sales & Call Young Chevy. 616-527- Service .6201 Stage Rd. 4800 and ask for George . Ionia 989-637-4795.

HELP WANTED - Certified and Experienced Tire Technician. Good benefits. Bring resume to Blundy & Hoppes, 3765 S. State Rd., Ionia MI 48846.

EMERGENCY ROAD Service.

Saranac and surrounding areas. On road repairs. Rob’s Towing & Auto Salvage.

“CHEAP HOOKER” 616- 2927649 or 616-295-8820.

Adjustable Bed Brand New with Imcomfort gel memory foam mattress. Retail Cost $3,995.00, sacrifice for $875.00. Call for showing or delivery: 989-615-2951.

The Value of Hard Work

By Gina Johnsen

It’s amazing how much of our lives is spent dreading going to work, complaining about work, planning or counting down the days to retirement, and finding ways to get around going to work.

Is the goal just to achieve enough funds to pay bills? If so, then why are we trying to live “without having to work”?

The value of a “work” ethic is something we don’t talk about much today. And the shutdowns have encouraged a mindset that furthers this misunderstanding. At the same time that the federal government is trying to get us used to their financial hand-outs instead of working for a living, we are losing a labor force that used to be the shining example to the world of our productive “consumer-driven” society.

In Michigan, over the past 2 years of government shutdown, we have lost over 23,000 businesses, and will suffer at least double that in population decline. Businesses close early these days because they can’t find enough workers to sustain normal business hours. Do you find yourself wondering how folks can suddenly survive without working? The rest of us have to pay bills just the same as before the shutdown.

If we go back to the beginning of humanity, work existed before The Fall. It actually was a gift, a blessing. It was an opportunity to see how God designed each person, how His genius or creativity could be expressed through one’s own hands, mind, and body. There is dignity in expressing one’s self through what one could produce, serve, create, change, repair, or improve. There is a sense of accomplishment and a tremendous value in connecting others. We were made to

be interdependent with each other to produce and contribute to the world around us.

We have overlooked this in the past years, as the Marxist idea of “all equal” has been promoted to our youth, for 2 generations now. We have crushed their ambition and allowed our children to be brought up in an attitude that says that no matter the degree of hard work, genius contribution, or sacrifice, all should receive the same paycheck, housing, education, and trophies. At the same time, demoralizing situations, stressful workloads, and the lack of purposedriven lives have overtaken the passion to enjoy the journey of working. Instead, this generation is fueled by an entertainment driven life not knowing that the end result is actually socialism, squashing independence, autonomy, and the incentive to thrive.

Let’s restore the work ethic in our culture. Let’s appreciate the locally grown or made product, the hands that worked to bring it to market, and the fact that we get to do work and share our talents with each other. Let’s appreciate each other again and value our differences, trying not to be the same as everyone else. Let us value the work of our hands. After all, our Founding Fathers wrote in the Declaration of Independence that we are endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. Let’s enjoy the pursuit as well as life itself. Let’s ensure we have the liberties we need to fulfill our dreams for ourselves and our families’ future.

Tell me what you think. I welcome your comments: Gina4StateRep@gmail.com.

For more information, please visit my website: Gina4StateRep.com.

Paid for by the Committee to Elect Gina Johnsen, PO Box 70074, Lansing, MI 48908

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RUST IN PEACE Wandel Auto Salvage 2200 Welch Road, Ionia • Phone 616-527-3792

SELLING BUYING

Nurturing Leadership: Pfunandre.com Citrix® The “Code Talker People” | Cybersecurity $19.78 Monthly.

C & J Tax Service: Helping you save tax dollars. 616622-3537 | CitrixOffice.com An AMISH LOG HEADBOARD AND Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set. Brand new-never used, sell all for $375. Call anytime 989-923-1278

Used Automotive Parts, Domestic and Foreign • Rebuilt Alternators & Starters Reconditioned Batteries - $35 + exchange Late and Early Model Cars and Trucks

TOP $ $ $ $ $ $ $ PAID!

SAYERS TREE SERVICE: Trimming, removal, brush chipping, lot clearing, and stump grinding. Walnut Lumber. Free estimates.

Insured. 616-527-4762.

HELP WANTED

CERTIFIED MECHANIC & TIRE TECH PAY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE • GOOD BENEFITS DROP OFF OR SEND RESUME TO: BLUNDY & HOPPES, 3765 S STATE RD, IONIA MI 48846

Get Your Travel CALL for current rebates Trailer or Camper TODAY! Ready for Travel!

WE CARRY LAWN & GARDEN TIRES!

FOR SALE - Shih-Tzu Morkie cross puppies. Very cute.

Will stay small. $500. 1st shots and de-wormed. 517726-0706.

SODA BLASTING Mobile unit. Environmentally safe and less abrasive than sand blasting. For more information and pricing, Call 616-204-1922.

TOOLS, ABRASIVES, supplies and hardware. Make us your first stop instead of your last stop. We probably have it. Just think of all the time and gas money you will have saved. Easy in, easy out!

C&W Tool Sales, 4548 South State, (M-66) Ionia.

616-527-2724.

John Deere X540 & 318 Lawn Tractors; Cement Mixer; Piano; Antique Tractor Seats, More! Maynard & Agnes Gross Living Estate Online Auction.

Auction ending 7-27-22.

Complete details at www.Bid. sherwoodauctionservicellc. com 1-800-835-0495.

Farm & Consignments Online Auction. Bid Online Thursday July 28th Through August 1st 7:00 pm (Soft Close) For all your live, online, and fund-raising auction needs, contact Narhiauctions.com 810-266-6474 Vintage Furniture/Glassware; Household; Hummel Collectibles; Garage; Outdoor. Live Dr. Howard Dearing Estate Auction July 30, 2022, 10:00 a.m. 481 W. Wright Ave. Shephard, MI. 48883 Listing/ photos at www.FurloAuction. com 989-835-1581 35 Private Acres with 4 BR, 4.5 BA, 2,838 + SF Home, 2-Car Garage, Pond, Barns.

Lots of wildlife. 918 Barry Rd. Haslett, MI 48840. Online Auction Ends August 11, 2022. EpicAuctions.com 517-927-5028.

OFFER VALID 06.26.22-07.26.22

CALL FOR REBATES ON BF GOODRICH, FALKEN, GOODYEAR, MICHELIN & CONTINENTAL! COMPLETE UNDER CAR SERVICE!

Exhaust Service • Tune-Ups • Oil Changes • Quick Lube • Brake Reconditioning • Complete Suspension Work 4x4 Bearing & Lock-Out Service • Wheel Balancing • Complete battery & electrical services Front & Rear Alignments (up to 207” wheelbase)

We proudly feature

HOURS: M–TH TILL 5:30PM FRI TILL 5PM CLOSED SAT & SUN

BLUNDY-HOPPES TIRE & AUTO CLINIC Family Owned & Operated

Serving Ionia County for 37 Years

3765 S. State Road, Ionia • 527-0670

HAIRCUTS UP-DOS PERMS COLOR HIGHLIGHTS WAXING EAR PIERCING

METAL ROOFING regular and shingle style, HALF OFF SPECIAL COLORS! Lifetime asphalt shingles. Licensed and insured builders. Pole Buildings. Quality work for 40 years! AMISH CREW. 517575-3695.

Vacation Cabins for Rent in Canada. Fish for abundant walleye, perch, northern pike. Boats, motors, gasoline included. For free brochure call Hugh 1-800-426-2550 www.

CanadianFishing.com Beds-Beds-Beds! Mattresses any size and any comfort.

Delivery anywhere in Michigan DanDantheMattressMan.com BUILT BEST BARNS Michigan’s Largest Pole Barn Company. Best Quality, Best Service, Weekly Special!

24x32x10 -$16,250.00 32x40x10-$23,400.00. Call for other sizes License/ Insured 989-205-2534 Pond/Lake Weed Removal Tools (The #1 alternative to chemicals.) Performs C.P.R. Cuts-Pulls-Rakes. Veteran Invented and made in Michigan. Still $150.00, no price increase! 989-529-3992.

WeedgatorProducts.com Amish Log Beds, Dressers, Rustic Table and Chairs, Mattresses for Cabin or Home.

Lowest price in Michigan! dandanthemattressman.com 989-923-1278

Paul Mitchell • Redken • Sebastion

Shear Styles Salon

616 642-9995 31 Main St., Saranac

Sandy Whorley, Owner/Stylist A Family Salon – Barrier Free

AUCTION R.E. RUEHS GARAGE INC.

1326 N STATE ROAD IONIA, Ml 48846 PHONE: 616-527-2660 FAX: 616-527-2687 Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 2:00 pm.

Vehicles to be auctioned are: 2008 VW JETTA (RED) 2008 FORD EDGE (BLACK) VIN#3VWJM71K78M091470 VIN #2FMDK39C58BA75292 2001 CHEVY CRUZE (GREY) 2005 MAZDA 6 (GREEN) VIN #1G1PC5SB8E7478286 VIN #1YVHP80D055M29501 2016 CHEVY IMPALA (SILVER) VIN #1G1105SA5GU116829

ATTENTION

OTISCO TOWNSHIP VOTERS The Otisco Township Clerks office will be Moved to the Ashley Baptist Church,10469 Belding Rd, Belding, MI 48809 On August 2, 2022 for the entire day.

Lynda Sower – Otisco Township Clerk

MOBILE FOOD PANTRY TRUCK THURSDAY

JULY 28

Saranac Community Church 125 S Bridge St., Saranac • 616-642-6322 – Sponsored by Feeding America West MI –

This Mobile Food Pantry is an equal opportunity provider.

Distribution begins at 4:30PM Open to Ionia County residents.

KEENE TOWNSHIP

NOTICE

PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING Monday July 25, 2022, at 7:00 PM Keene Township Hall 8505 Potters Rd Saranac MI 48881 The Planning Commission will be meeting at the Keene Township Hall for a workshop to accept comments and suggestions for future changes to the Commercial Solar Energy Ordinance Section. All meetings are open to the public.

Place Your Classified: www.IONIACOUNTYSHOPPERSGUIDE.com OR CALL 616 642-9411 - SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2022

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Deadline is noon on Thursday. Email to kara.raimer@att.net; send to the Ionia County Shopper’s Guide, Box 46, Saranac, MI 48881; or fax to 616-642-6040. Remember to include your name, address, and phone number.

– IONIA –

MONDAY – IMMUNIZATION CLINIC 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. by appointment only at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 East Adams Street. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3. COVID vaccines available.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY – FREE PREGNANCY TESTS, educational classes on pregnancy, newborn care, and parenting, free boutique with essentials for maternity, preemie/newborn to 4T, Positive Solutions • Informed Choices, 330 Lovell Street, Ionia. Online scheduling available. www.PSICionia.org (616) 755-6077 (voice/text) TUESDAY – FOOD PANTRY/CLOTHING CLOSET Ionia Seventh Day Adventist Community Service Center is open on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ID needed. Accepting slightly used clothing for those in need. 616 527-6465 for info.

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY – IMMUNIZATION WALK-IN CLINIC 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 East Adams Street. Appointments also accepted. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3. COVID vaccines available.

TUESDAY – MOBILE ZION FOOD PANTRY Second Tuesday each month, beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Ionia Fair Grounds. Call 616 527-1910 for information.

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY – THE CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTER OF IONIA NOW OPEN Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.; Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.; Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to noon. On the corner of Depot & Washington.

Phone 616-527-1530.

WEDNESDAY – ROUTINE IMMUNIZATION CLINIC BY APPOINTMENT ONLY at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 East Adams Street. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3.

WEDNESDAY – COMMUNITY DRAWERS Third Wednesday each month from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Ionia First UMC, 105 E Main Street. Personal care items for those in need in our community.

WEDNESDAY – ZION FOOD PANTRY 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. Currently using a drive-thru format. 423 W Washington. Call 616 527-1910 for information.

THURSDAY – AL-ANON MEETINGS 7:00 p.m., Now on Zoom! Call Sandi at 616 255-3751 or Joy at 616 901-7779 for more info.

FRIDAY – IMMUNIZATION CLINIC 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. by appointment only at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 East Adams Street. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3. COVID vaccines available.

SATURDAY – BREAKFAST BUFFET 2nd Saturday of each month, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran School, 617 N Jefferson Street.

– LAKE ODESSA –

JULY 23 – ALWAYS IN MOTION Physical fitness with James at the Lake Odessa Community Library from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., for adults. Bring a towel and water. For more information, please call 616.374.4591, check our website www.LakeOdessaLibrary.org, or check our Facebook page.

JULY 26 – TAI CHI TUESDAYS at the Lake Odessa Community Library

Portland Library Lines

Beautiful Batik The Indonesian art of batik— using wax and dyes to create vibrant designs on fabric—is an ancient one, and now you can try your hand at it. Register anytime, and then pick up your take-and-make bag starting July 21. And instructional video will help you along . . . you’ll just have to supply a few tools and your creativity! Ages 16 and up, registration is limited to 15.

Put the “Book” in “Pocketbook” What could be cuter—or more environmentally friendly—than turning old books into fun and funky purses? With a little bit of sewing and a little bit of gluing, you can add this statement piece to your wardrobe. Register anytime, and then check out the instructional video and your bag

of supplies on August 19. Ages 15 and up, registration is limited to 15. Don’t miss your chance to “bag” this project!

CHILDREN’S AND TEEN Virtual STEM Club Littles Edition: Boat Float Virtual STEM Club Littles Edition: Boat Float is washing up on the shores of the Portland District Library on Wednesday, July 27. Scientists, ages 5 & under, will be tasked with the challenge of building a boat using the materials in their Take-and-Make bag THEN testing their boat in water to see if it floats! Add small objects from around the house to see how long before the boat starts sinking! Follow along with library staff on YouTube as we guide you and your little one through the project setup and testing phase! Program does require registration, parental supervision, and is limited to

SEASONAL LABOR WANTED POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN QA, FORKLIFT, INSPECTIONS TABLE, SANITATION, AND MACHINE OPERATOR FULL-TIME HIRING AT THE END OF SEASON DAYS AND NIGHTS AVAILABLE POSITIONS STARTING IN JUNE AND RUN UNTIL OCTOBER

WAGES STARTING AT $16.00 CALL 616-374-8837 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR E-MAIL: kristyz@tcfi.com APPLY MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8 AM TO 4 PM TWIN CITY FOODS, 801 LINCOLN STREET LAKE ODESSA, MI 48849 OR ONLINE AT TCFI.COM

Twin City Foods, Inc., is committed to equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

11:30am. Weekly registration is helpful! Experience meditation in motion.

All skill levels are welcome. Sponsored by Ionia County Commission on Aging. Call 616.374.4591 to register.

THROUGH AUGUST 23 – BRIDGE GROUP Interested in playing Bridge?

Tuesdays at the Lake Odessa Community Library, 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. For more information, please call 616.374.4591, check our website www.

LakeOdessaLibrary.org, or check our Facebook page.

JULY 28 – SUMMER FAMILY STORY TIME at the Lake Odessa Community Library at 10:30am. Perfect for ages 2-5! For more information, please call 616.374.4591, check our website www.LakeOdessaLibrary. org, or check our Facebook page.

JULY 29 – MR. MIKE'S KID-POWERED PROGRAM 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Jordan Lake Public Beach. All ages welcome! Make some ripples!

Experience th e"thrill of the throw" while learning the science and techniques for skipping stones For more information, please call 616.374.4591, check our website www.LakeOdessaLibrary.org, or check our Facebook page.

JULY 23 – ALWAYS IN MOTION Physical fitness with James at the Lake Odessa Community Library from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., for adults. Bring a towel and water. For more information, please call 616.374.4591, check our website www.LakeOdessaLibrary.org, or check our Facebook page.

MONDAY – BINGO 1st & 3rd Mondays. Games start at 6:00 p.m., VFW Post, 3600 W. Tupper Lake Road. Doors open at 4:30. Questions: 616 374-7075.

MONDAY & THURSDAY – AA MEETING 7:00 p.m. at St. Edwards Church, W M-50 Highway. For more information call Robert at 616 902-9001.

TUESDAY – BABY QUILTS FOR THE BABIES at the Spectrum Pennock Hospital Nursery. The First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa, 767 Fourth Avenue, the first Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. For more information call Judy Graham at (616) 374-8753.

TUESDAY-FRIDAY – FEEDING AMERICA WEST MI GATHER TO GROW Free Summer meals for all youth (18 & under) and disable adults up to age 26.Noon to 1:00 p.m. through August 5 at the Lake Odessa Community Library.

THURSDAY – AREA ALANON MEETING 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Lakewood United Methodist Church, 10265 Brown Road (M-50). We're great listeners; everything said at our meetings is held in confidence; we can help you regain your serenity! Call 616 575-8000 for information.

– LYONS/MUIR –

WEDNESDAY – STORY TIME Bring your kids in every other Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Visit the Lyons Township District Library website, lyons. michlibrary.org for more information.

THURSDAY – WRITERS GROUP 1st Thursday of each month. 10:00 a.m. to Noon at the Lyons Township District Library.

THURSDAY – BOOK CLUB 3rd Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m.

Visit the Lyons Township District Library website, lyons.michlibrary.org for a list of upcoming books.

25 patrons.

LEGO Challenge: Shipwrecked Are you a LEGO fanatic? Do you want to be an engineer when you grow up? Portland District Library’s LEGO Challenge is back again this summer. This program will be IN-PERSON at 10:30 a.m.

Friday, July 22 for ages 6-9 and 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 5 for ages 10-12. Complete building challenges—on the Oceans of Possibilities theme—that will make you think outside of the box! Masks are required, space is limited to 6 patrons, and registration is required.

Teen Art Hour Sealife Suncatchers Add a splash of color to your bedroom window with Sealife Suncatchers, Teen Art Hour's July craft! Included in July's TakeAnd-Make bag are a colorful variety of pony beads and a metal cookie cutter of a sea creature.

You can choose from a shark, sea turtle, dolphin, stingray, starfish, octopus, seahorse, whale, seashell, octopus, a mermaid's tail, or shark fin! Register at the Youth Desk beginning Friday, July 1. Space is limited to 15 teens, ages 13-18.

The Fresh Food Bonanza Welcome to The Fresh Food Bonanza! Starting Monday, July 18 we are inviting patrons to pick from the many fresh herbs and veggies in our garden, take the pickings home, and create some edible magic in the kitchen!

Patrons can submit photo entries of their delicious creations via email to epock@portlandmilibrary.com for a chance to win a prize. Each week, patrons can submit as many photos as they’d like and a winner will be drawn every Friday until September 23. We can’t wait to see what kinds of tasty plates our patrons will create!

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MONDAY – PORTLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK Portland United Methodist Church, 310 E Bridge Street. Open 9:00 to Noon. All of Portland School District eligible.

MONDAY – DALE E. HYLAND AMERICAN LEGION POST 129 meets the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Portland VFW on 1324 E Bridge Street.

MONDAY – BINGO at 6:00 pm at the Portland Senior Center, 144 Kent Street. For more information call 517-647-4004.

TUESDAY – EUCHRE 1:00 pm at the Portland Senior Center, 144 Kent Street. For more information call 517-647-4004.

WEDNESDAY – AREA ALANON MEETING 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the First Congregational Church, 421 East Bridge Street in the Fellowship Hall.

We're great listeners; everything said at our meetings is held in confidence; we can help you regain your serenity! Call 616 575-8000 for information.

THURSDAY – EUCHRE at 1:00 pm at the Portland Senior Center, 144 Kent Street. For more information call 517-647-4004.

THURSDAY – PORTLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK Portland United Methodist Church, 310 E Bridge Street. Open every Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. All of Portland School District eligible.

THURSDAY – TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) A non-profit weight loss support group meets weekly, 6:30 - 8:00 pm at Portland Apartments, 1800 Lillian Blvd. Community Room. Call 517-647-2025.

FRIDAY – BINGO at 9:30 am at the Portland Senior Center, 144 Kent Street.

For more information call 517-647-4004.

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JULY 18-22 – LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE! VBS Stories, puppets, contests, music. South Boston Bible Church, 8:45 to 11:45 a.m. for ages kindergarten through 6th grade. Register at southbostonbiblechurch.com/VBS or at the church the day of.

JULY 24-28 – VBS 5:45 to 8:00 p.m. at Galilee Baptist Church, 291 Orchard Street. Grades K-6th.

JULY 28 – FEEDING AMERICA FOOD TRUCK 4:30 p.m. at the Saranac Community Church. Ionia County residents welcome.

JULY 31 – SHS GIRLS BASKETBALL GOLF OUTING Morrison Lake Country Club, 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. $60/player - $240/team. 18 holes with cart (4 person scramble). Meal provided. Text/call Todd Chipman at 616-295-3879 or email chip3841@att.net MONDAY – BOSTON SARANAC HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETINGS Regular monthly meetings are at 7:00 pm the 3rd Monday of each month.

THURSDAY – FOOD PANTRY at Saranac Community Church, 125 Bridge Street is open the FIRST & THIRD Thursdays, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm – no appointment needed. Must be Saranac-Clarksville resident. For information call 642-6322.

THURSDAY – SAMS (SARANAC AREA MUSICIANS AND SINGERS) PRACTICE in the Saranac High School band room. Choir is from 6:00 to 7:00 and band is from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Anyone welcome. For more information call Karen at 616-902-7237.

2022

IONIA FREE FAIR The Ionia County Shoppers Guide is a GREAT place to Thank Your buyers and bidders for the 2022 Season!!

What ever category your project was in Animals • Pies • Quilts • Photography • Crafts • Etc.

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Christopher Adair FFL/Gunsmith Saranac, MI

Call or Email for Appointment Today!

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Septic tank vacuum cleaned Septic tank & drain field inspections Septic system inspections

Tank Full? Call Fuller!

(616) 897-3050 or (616) 676-2195

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Sparrow Ionia awards scholarships to local high school students IONIA, MI – Sparrow Ionia Hospital, on behalf of the Sparrow Foundation, has awarded $500 scholarships to eight recent Ionia County high school graduates who plan to pursue higher education in the healthcare field.

The scholarships are being awarded with the hope of supporting the graduates in achieving their goals and, in turn, encouraging them to assist Sparrow Ionia’s highly skilled caregivers in their efforts to provide leading-edge and compassionate care, close to home.

Sparrow Ionia Hospital has been providing scholarships for over 20 years to local high school students pursuing higher education in healthcare. The latest recipients are: •Jessica Rodriguez-Damaso, Belding High School; Nursing; Grand Valley State University.

•Katelyn Strachan, Ionia Coun-

ty Career Center; Nursing; Grand Valley State University.

•Josie Phelps, Ionia High School; Diagnostic Medical Sonography; Lansing Community College.

•Ellie Haddox, Lakewood High School; Biology Pre-Medicine; Ferris State University.

•Lizbeth Bernal-Ponce, Pewamo-Westphalia High School; Nursing; Grand Valley State University.

•Ava Guilford, Portland High School; Exercise Science and Pre-Physical Therapy; Albion College.

•Sarah Davlin, Portland St. Patrick High School; Nursing; University of St. Thomas.

•Natalie Olsen, Saranac Junior/ Senior High; Nursing; Western Michigan University.

For more information on Sparrow Ionia Hospital, go to Sparrow.org/Ionia.

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DIRECTV for $69.99/mo for 12 months with CHOICE Package. Watch your favorite live sports, news & entertainment anywhere. One year of HBO Max FREE. Directv is #1 in Customer Satisfaction (JD Power & Assoc.) Call for more details! (some restrictions apply) Call 1-888-351-0154 Prepare for power outages today with a GENERAC home standby generator $0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options. Request a FREE Quote Call now before the next power outage: 1-855-922-0420 Looking for assisted living, memory care, or independent living? A Place for Mom simplifies the process of finding senior living at no cost to your family. Call 1-888-978-0584 today!

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THE MARKET IS BURSTING WITH PRODUCE! ALL HOMEGROWN Early Red & HOMEMADE BECAUSE THAT’S Havens!

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Corner of M44 and M66 • 616 527-4847 Monday–Saturday 9am to 6pm • Sunday 10am to 6pm

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ROOF PAINTING & COATING Aloe Care Health, medical alert system. The most advanced medical alert product on the market. Voice-activated! No wi-fi needed! Special offer -call and mention offer code CARE20 to get $20 off Mobile Companion. Call today 1-877-542-1384 POR 15 Rust preventative paint, oxygen, acetylene, helium and welding supplies for Sale at R.E. Ruehs Garage, Inc., 1326 N. State Rd., Ionia, MI 48846.

• Drainfields & Septic Systems • Demolition • Basement Excavating • Land Clearing • Water & Sewer Lines • Basement Under Existing Homes • Complete Site Preparation • Driveways Safe Step. North America’s #1 Walk-In Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty.

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ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET - Sunday, July 30.

350 Exhibitors. Rain or Shine. 8am to 4pm. Located at the Allegan County Fairgrounds in Allegan, Michigan. Admission $5 Vivint. Smart security. Pro- per person. No Pets. fessionally installed. One connected system for total NEEDED IMMEDIATELY - Aupeace of mind. FREE pro- tomotive Service Technician.

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HELP WANTED - Part-time cook for evenings. Apply in Person at Joe’s Place, 80 N. Bridge St. Saranac.

STOP BY to see our stock of generators! Power washers!

Engines! Batteries! Tires!

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Countryside Sales & Service .6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-637-4795.

A Dog Saved My Life

By Gina Johnsen Today I met a woman who shared from her guts the deep concern she has for our state and nation. She can’t believe the sharp contrast between what we used to be and what we are now. She was angry about being put off when expressing concern to government officials. She couldn’t believe how her country and community had changed over the past couple years, and she fears for our future. She was truly grateful to have someone to listen to her. And I was honored that she would trust me enough to share all these thoughts and feelings. Through tears, she reviewed how tough the shutdown was for her, and how glad she was for the dog she rescued only 2 days before the shutdown began, March 2020. She said, “This dog saved my life.” Otherwise, she would have been devastated by being all alone for many months.

There are so many folks who experienced extreme loneliness because of the government shutdown. I remember how a couple friends became trapped in isolation in nursing homes, retirement centers, and assisted living facilities.

Their heartache for social contact with family and friends was not like anything they had ever experienced before in their lives. Others actually died at home from loneliness. One pastor remarked that although he had an older population in his church, no one died from Covid there. However, four people died of loneliness. They just quit caring. They quit eating…and died. They said that if they couldn’t see their families or friends, there was no point in living.

Prior to the shutdown in 2020, our culture was already experiencing a problem with loneliness. Our youth were better at social media and video games than actually being social. They lacked skills to make friends in person. They lacked passion for relationships and making commitments to each other. Their depression, anxiety, and suicide rates were the highest this nation has ever seen. Their sense of self-worth and respect for the world around them were, at best, underdeveloped.

So how do we get our sense of humanity back?

I don’t have simple answers for this, but I do think we have the power to change it. Even though we have gained more money and technology, we have not gained more happiness. We can choose to put people first - our neighbors, friends, and family. We can prioritize the little things in life – like sharing a card game together, sharing stories, playing music together…. And making people the priority again.

We certainly can’t legislate it, but we can encourage it.

As I visit the folks in our communities, I’m truly reminded that nothing matters more than a person valuing another person. We must get back to these basic values of life. We are made to need each other’s company. We are made for community, for family, for gathering. Let’s work on this together. Let’s value “customer service” where taking care of the customer really is the goal. Let’s commit to at least making small changes in each of our lives, so that a person in our path becomes important again.

Tell me what you think. I welcome your comments: Gina4StateRep@gmail.com.

For more information, please visit my website: Gina4StateRep.com.

Paid for by the Committee to Elect Gina Johnsen, PO Box 70074, Lansing, MI 48908

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